A Visit with Corry Craighill
We got to spend some time talking with Corry about her winemaking, the estate vineyard at Septenary, and sampled some of her first reds for the winery. Continue reading A Visit with Corry Craighill
Mount Alto Vineyards – New Wines and 2026 Vine Check-in
A check-in at Mount Alto on some vintages I haven’t tasted and some vintages I haven’t tasted in a while. They’re all still incredible and you will want to get this stuff now. Small batch means limited quantities people – don’t sleep on this! Continue reading Mount Alto Vineyards – New Wines and 2026 Vine Check-in
Wine in Real Life: Barboursville Goodlow Nebbiolo, 2015 Vermentino and Luca’s Choice Flight
A Nebbiolo preview, an aged white wine, and the superstar 50th Anniverary Octagon, all during lunch. All my days should be like this. Continue reading Wine in Real Life: Barboursville Goodlow Nebbiolo, 2015 Vermentino and Luca’s Choice Flight
Cellar Reflections: Virginia Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a cautionary tale about an amazing grape, popularized by Napa going with gigantic flavors, and how it can be … Continue reading Cellar Reflections: Virginia Cabernet Sauvignon
Of Mountainsides and Microclimates
Some thoughts on the several years of drought weather and where we find ourselves now in the earliest harvest on record – around the world! Continue reading Of Mountainsides and Microclimates
New Kid on the Block: Noer Vineyards
Noer vineyards is now open to the public and selling some amazing stuff. If you see them at your grocery store, grab them and check them out, or make a plan to visit! Continue reading New Kid on the Block: Noer Vineyards
Pollak Library Tasting
A recap of the Somm Session at Pollak on August 9th – a walk through some incredible library wines. Continue reading Pollak Library Tasting
The Most Recent “Judgement of Paris”
A recent comparative judging putting French exemplars against Virginia wines surprised everyone, and it’s more confirmation that Virginia wine is amazing and ready for broader exposure. Continue reading The Most Recent “Judgement of Paris”
Podere Piccolo: From the Ground Up
I spent a few hours with Robbie Corpora at the side project he is preparing to launch – his wines in barrel and a sample 2021 wine he just bottled are incredible, and this project is one you will want to follow! Continue reading Podere Piccolo: From the Ground Up
Cellar Reflections: Virginia Albariño
The next installment in my Cellar Reflections series offers up a white wine Virginia grape that I love, and that is perfect for the hot summer ahead of us. Continue reading Cellar Reflections: Virginia Albariño
